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WELCOME TO UMHLANGA

ENJOYCUISINE

A holiday in Umhlanga provides the perfect opportunity to relax and savour the wonderful ambience of a coastal town. Here you will find a unique blend of cultures from East to West, with the pulse of Africa at its heart. Mediterranean-style restaurants rub shoulders with Asian, Middle Eastern and exotic African restaurants, many of which include a panoramic view over the ocean.

EAT & DRINK

Enjoy a laid-back family holiday along Umhlanga’s gorgeous stretch of coastline

Hotels & Resorts

POSITIONED

Visitors from around the world flock to the holiday resort of Umhlanga to relax and have fun on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Situated on the east coast of South Africa just north of the vibrant port city of Durban and ten minutes south of King Shaka International Airport, Umhlanga faces the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and has the best South African accommodation, with superb holiday apartments, luxury hotels, lodges and B&Bs.

Stroll into central Umhlanga and experience a village vibe and fine dining

FIND YOURADVENTURE

Ocean enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers will be in their element; surfing, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, kiteboarding and microlight flips are all available on this wonderful stretch of coastline. Shopping Centres, like Gateway, the best South African tour operators, nature trails, nearby golf courses and Sibaya Casino, are just some of the key attractions Umhlanga has to offer.

Umhlanga Adventure

THINGS TO DO

Umhlanga Trails

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Stay on course as you explore a heritage trail, or take to the forests and revel in nature that is aeons old.

‘Umhlanga’ is Zulu for ‘place of the reeds’, so named because of the profusion of reeds on the banks of the Ohlange River that flows just north of Umhlanga. The area was part of an ancient coastal dune forest system which today still provides sanctuary for small wildlife.

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Golden sandy beaches stretch northwards for more than 200 kilometres, all the way to the spectacular Isimangaliso Wetland Park, a world heritage site. Inland from Umhlanga, endless fields of sugarcane give way to the undulating landscape of the Valley of 1000 Hills, Hazelmere Dam, the mystical hidden valleys of Zululand and the spectacular Drakensberg.

Southern Drakensburg

Umhlanga Festivals

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The Umhlanga Summer Festivals, Easter Festivals and Winter Festivals have been staged in their present form since 2005. They take place annually at Main Beach during the popular holiday seasons when thousands of visitors flock to Umhlanga Rocks.

LATEST BLOGS

La Cremosa is an Italian gelateria in Umhlanga. Well situated in the land of eternal summer (Umhlanga) La Cremosa occupies space next door to News Café on Palm Boulevard opposite the main entrance to Gateway Shopping Centre. This genuine Italian gelateria, run by Italians Mauro and Sandro, offers a typical Italian experience. Coffee and bakery…

Hluhluwe, and Zululand in general, is home to some of the most varied landscape, ecology and wildlife on the East Coast of South Africa. It is also the base for Snakepharm, an NPO that is researching interesting new antivenom products and methods. Donald Schultz is a herpetologist who works for Snakepharm. He was born and…

Lara Mostert of Monkeyland KZN reported that the organisation, which is new to KZN, cannot function at 100% as they are not yet allowed to take members of the public on ‘monkey safaris’ for a fee. Until they are, they can offer free ‘monkey safaris’ to the trade. This means that anyone who works in…